A documentary in two parts. Part one: is mainly about numbers of sheep shawn per year, how many shearers needed, plus quantities of food and financing of wages. The equipment needed from sheep dip, shearing scissors, wire fencing for rabbit control to corrugated iron for housing etc. Part two: deals with shipping and banking such as Letters of Credit from English banks and Bill of Lading and insurance.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
325408
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Sheep breeding - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Sheep shearers (Persons)
Animals & Wildlife → Sheep-shearing - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Finance
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Finance, Personal
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Financial management
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Finance, Personal
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)